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The student news site of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The Eagle Eye

The student news site of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The Eagle Eye

The student news site of Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The Eagle Eye

Matt Manix

Matt Manix

Kendrick Choi, Web Editor-in-Chief Dec 13, 2021

I've played soccer at SM for three years now and my fourth season has just started. The best part about being on the soccer team is the sense of community gained from being a part of the team. I have made...

Catherine Wong

Tatum Tatch, sports and photo editor Dec 9, 2021

"From applying makeup for theatre to creating art pieces to taking Art History, the unique art community at SMCHS has been a large part of my high school experience. As a mostly visual artist, I’ve...

Madeline Schneider

Madeline Schneider

Julia Gore, Staff Writer Oct 14, 2021

"After moving to Orange County and going into the beginning of my freshman year I was very nervous I was not going to meet anyone. I soon realized that Santa Margarita had so many things that I could get...

Michael Nguyen, Class of 2023

Michael Nguyen

Katharine Lee, Feature Editor Oct 11, 2021

"During my time at SM, I've been able to pursue many of my passions, whether through classes or clubs. Photography is one of my hobbies, and I had fun creating projects in my photography elective. The...

Chloe Wu

Chloe Wu

Brandon Covas, Staff Writer Oct 11, 2021

"My favorite part of SM is the ETV studio and class. I really enjoy that we get to work on segments during class and eventually air them to the school through ETV 2.0. SM's broadcasting program feels like...

Nikiel Douglas, Class of 2023

Nikiel Douglas

Sofia O’Keefe, Staff Writer Oct 11, 2021

"I really love the environment and the community that SM brings together. The biggest thing I’m involved in at SM is the MUN program. This has really allowed me to expand both in how I’m able to interact...

Sarah Clarke

Catherine Bryson, Staff Writer Oct 11, 2021

"I didn't even really like musical theater until I started doing it at SM! And now it is my absolute most favorite thing in the world to do and the thing that takes up most of my time, which I love! My...

Daniel Palfi

Daniel Palfi

Kendrick Choi, Web Editor-in-Chief Oct 10, 2021

"I like playing water polo at SM because of the community that the team is. The team is super close and we are always there for each other."

Gianna Giacinto

Gianna Giacinto

Isabelle Byra, Staff Writer Oct 10, 2021

"I am a Speak UP! ambassador because I like it when people talk to me about their problems even if it is something really simple. The more you talk about mental health the more it gets normalized and prevents...

Celine Bacily, Class of 2023

Celine Bacily

Katie Rubio, Staff Writer Oct 10, 2021

“Santa Margarita has given me a really strong sense of community as I have been able to meet a lot of people who have similar interests and are alike minded. Specifically, within my clubs and IB program,...

Dario Draskovic

Preston Dorand, Staff Writer Oct 8, 2021

My time at SM has been great. I have met many great people and have seen great growth academically and spiritually. I will miss my time here at SM because of all my great friends and memories that I have...

Jamie Redmond

Tatum Tatch, sports and photo editor Oct 5, 2021

"When I started at SM, I was super nervous. Coming from a school where I didn't know who I was, I feared that feeling would continue throughout high school. But when I joined the SM Dance Team, I found...

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